Writing Rules

Submission          

All submissions need to be done electronically through the journal's online submission platform, which is called Open Journal Management System at https://www.terjournal.com.

Your name, email address, affiliation, and any other contact details the publication might require will be used for the regular operations of the publication, including, when necessary, sharing with the publisher (EDUPublishing) and partners for production and publication. This is the case whether you are reviewing for this publication or submitting a manuscript to it. If you are reviewing for this publication, your name, email address, and affiliation will be used. The publication and the publisher are aware of how important it is to protect the personal information that is collected from users in the course of the operation of these services, and they have procedures in place to ensure that steps are taken to preserve the confidentiality, integrity, and privacy of the personal data that is collected and processed.         

Peer Review

Manuscripts that are sent in to be published in the journal will typically undergo anonymous peer review at the hands of at least two reviewers. The editors of the journal hold the authority to dismiss submissions prior to the completion of the peer review process if they determine that the articles do not comply to the journal's core quality requirements or its specified scope. The editor makes the final decision.

After a manuscript has been submitted, the editors will make every effort to offer the author with a preliminary decision on the article within a period of twelve weeks.

Preparing your Paper

  • The authors are required to prepare and submit two different versions of their manuscript. The first should be a full text, and the second should have any information that could identify the author deleted from the files before they are given to referees so that they can be sent anonymously. After that, writers will have the ability to define the non-anonymous version of the material as "File not for review." when they upload files.
  • The standard word count for articles is between 6,000 and 8,000, omitting the article's title page, references, and any figures or tables that may be included. The authors are strongly encouraged to prepare their manuscripts utilizing British spellings throughout. The text in the manuscript should be single-spaced, with appropriate margins, and it should include the title of the contribution, the name(s) of the author(s), and the address where the work was carried out. Manuscripts should be submitted electronically.
  • Every article must be accompanied with an abstract that is between 200 and 250 words long and may contain up to five keywords. Abstracts are supposed to be accurate summaries that include the reasoning behind the piece, the methods used (if they are applicable), and the conclusions that were obtained.
  • Include the complete postal and email address of the author who will check the proofs; this information should be given. Avoid inserting footnotes into the body of the text. Disclosure of any financial support for the reported research, whether it be from research councils, government departments and agencies, or any other source, is required.
  • EDUPublishing Editing Services (www.editmyturkish.com) offers professional support with English Language Editing in addition to translation, manuscript formatting, figure illustration, figure formatting, and graphical abstract design, which enables you to submit your paper with full confidence.

​​​​​​​Article Types:

  1. Original Article: Reports of original research, including the techniques used, the findings, and the conclusions drawn from the research.
  2. Review: This paper discusses the findings of previous research studies as well as provides a summary of the current understanding of the topic represented by experts.
  3. Response: A work that expresses the opinion and/or subjectivity of one or more experts (who may agree or disagree with one another) on a subject or publication.
  4. Editorial: To provide an opinion or provide an overview of a subject, either by the Editor or by someone else whom the Editor has invited.

​​​​​​​Manuscript Format:

  • Language: English only.  Use clear and concise language that is appropriate for your intended audience. Avoid using jargon or technical terms that may be difficult for a general audience to understand.
  • Microsoft Word: Use Microsoft Word to format your manuscript. Set your page size to standard A4 or letter size, and use Times New Roman in size 12.
  • Spacing: Use double spacing throughout the entire manuscript, including the main text, footnotes, and references. Use 2,5 cm margins on all sides of the page.
  • Headings and subheadings: Use appropriate headings and subheadings to structure your manuscript. Use boldface type for main headings and capitalize the first letter of each word. Use italics for subheadings and capitalize only the first letter of the first word.
  • Paragraphs: Begin each new paragraph with an indentation of 1.2 cm or one tab space. Do not leave any blank lines between paragraphs.
  • Tables and figures: Use clear and concise tables and figures to present your data. Make sure they are clearly labeled and easily readable. Include a caption or legend for each table or figure.
  • References: Use APA 7 Manual as citation style to format your references. Include all the necessary information, such as author names, publication year, title, and source.

Before you submit your manuscript, you will need to have:

Main Body

Order of the main parts in the manuscript is as follows:

1.Main title in English (max. 12 words)
2. Structured abstract (min. 200- max.250 words length)
3. Keywords (in English, min. four-max. six)
4. Main text
5. References

The basic structure for a paper in TER format includes eight components: (Please do not use numbering in the main text)

1-Title of the paper (12 words)
2. Structured Abstract

Structured "Abstract in English" should be 200-250 words in length and must include following Subheading: Purpose: State the problem in field. Then explain the purpose of the study. Method: Specify the research design, sample and research instrument and data analysis in brief. Findings: Highlight the significant, interesting or surprising results. Implications for Research and Practice: Draw implications of the results for practice what we have learned to draw implications for future research

Keywords: Up to 3-5 different keywords not included in the manuscript title.

3-Introduction

The introduction provides an overview of the research topic and explains why was this topic important to investigate what it is about.

  • Start with a general problem statement: Begin your introduction with a general statement that provides some context for your research topic. This could be a brief overview of the field, a description of a problem or challenge, or a statement of the importance of the topic.
  • Provide background information: Next, provide some background information on your research topic. This could include a brief history of the topic, a summary of previous research, or a description of relevant theories or concepts.
  • Describe the scope and purpose of your study: Provide a brief description of the scope and purpose of your study. This could include the research methods you used, the population you studied, or the specific aspects of your topic that you focused on.
  • Highlight the significance of your study: Explain why your research is important and how it will contribute to the field. This could include a discussion of the practical applications of your research, the theoretical implications, or the potential impact on policy or practice.
  • Provide a brief overview of the paper: Finally, provide a brief overview of the rest of your paper. This could include a summary of the sections that follow, or a preview of your main findings and conclusions.
  • Described the research gap: Research gap refers to a specific area or question in a research field that has not been adequately addressed or that has not been explored in depth by previous research studies. It is a gap in the existing knowledge or understanding of a particular topic or issue, where there are unanswered questions, inconsistencies, or contradictions in the existing literature.
  • State your research question or hypothesis: Clearly state your research question or hypothesis in a concise and specific manner. This should be the main focus of your introduction, and should be framed in a way that highlights the significance of your research.

4-Method

Provide a clear description of the methods and materials you used in your study. This section should be detailed enough that another researcher could replicate your study based on your description.

  • Describe the research design: Start by describing the research design you used, including the type of study, the population or sample, and the data collection methods.
  • Provide details of the participants: Describe the characteristics of the participants, such as age, gender, ethnicity, and any other relevant demographic information.
  • Detail the data collection methods: Provide a detailed description of the data collection methods you used, including any instruments or tools that you used to collect data. If you developed your own instrument, provide a detailed description of its development process, its reliability, and its validity.
  • Describe the data analysis: Describe the data analysis methods you used, including any statistical methods or software that you used. Provide a detailed description of how you conducted the analysis, including any assumptions that you made.
  • Address ethical considerations: Describe any ethical considerations that you had to take into account, such as obtaining informed consent, maintaining confidentiality, and protecting the rights of the participants.
  • Provide a clear and concise write-up: Write the methods section in a clear and concise manner, using appropriate headings and subheadings to guide the reader. Use active voice and provide enough detail so that another researcher could replicate your study.

5-Results/Findings

This section should include a clear and concise summary of your findings, including statistical analysis if appropriate. Make sure to include relevant figures, tables, or graphs to help visualize your data.

6-Discussion: Here you should interpret your results and explain their significance. You should also discuss any limitations of your study and suggest directions for future research.

7-Conclusion: End your report with a brief summary of your main findings and their implications.

8-References: Make sure to provide a list of all the sources you cited in your report, following the appropriate citation style (APA7).

The title page of the manuscript, which includes the following information:

Information about your co-author, including;

  • Corresponding author
  • Co-authors
  • Affiliation
  • Email address,
  • Phone numbers (mobile)
  • An ORCID ID

Statements that are relevant to our policies on ethics and integrity, which may include any of the following (Why are these important? It is important that we observe rigorous ethical standards for the study that we are considering publishing):

  • Data availability statement
  • Funding statement
  • Conflict of interest disclosure
  • Ethics approval statement
  • Acknowledgments
  • Permission to reproduce material from other sources

Important: Due to the fact that this journal uses a double-blind system for its peer review process, it is extremely important that any identifying information, such as author names and affiliations, acknowledgements, or explicit mentions of author institutions in the text, be placed on a page that is separate from the rest of the submission.

Microsoft Word should be used as the format for the main text file.

The main text, tables, and figures can all be included in a single manuscript for uploading, or the figures and tables can be provided in separate files. Either way, the main text can be found here. In the event that your paper advances to the stage of undergoing revisions, the figures and tables must be submitted in separate files. It is OK to send in the primary file for the manuscript in either the.doc or.docx format of Microsoft Word.

Your main document file needs to contain the following:

A short and informative title that includes the most important keywords. It is inappropriate for the title to include any abbreviations.